Irhymer Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 Hey Eclipse. As some of you know, I'm the lead designer on an Eclipse project called "Zephyr".(WIP Topic Here: [http://www.touchofdeathforums.com/smf2/index.php/topic,82024.0.html](http://www.touchofdeathforums.com/smf2/index.php/topic,82024.0.html))These are examples of the original "retro" graphic style we used for the game:![](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/pics/a96330c4e4889fdef07f5e086c42d1e3.png)![](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/pics/ccdad6c7e7d26aeb4d2f471285afc05d.png)![](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/pics/2a61502fa6c07faaedb1272b06355154.png)![](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/pics/f559f995ca7c0998ebda3b05f3ae03a8.gif) ![](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/pics/c716dc93612c109a6387354b926c4749.gif)But we've recently picked up on a more "chibi" style (created by skevsan) that we've fallen in love with:![](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/pics/c04d70d864d045ec7e28e72ea347ed80.png)![](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/pics/131b394ec4778be73396dd165e75d799.png) ![](http://www.freemmorpgmaker.com/files/imagehost/pics/e1a8e11e6d9a13d73e1399b0d48f63e9.gif) So help us decide. Which of the two graphic styles would you prefer to see in the world of Zephyr? Vote above, and reply below with any reasons for your choice. ;)- Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keebler Elf Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 For the sake of your game I am going to say chibi. When people are picking a new game to play the first thing they will see is the graphics. The vast majority will make their decision as to if they want to even download it within the first few seconds of viewing these graphics. While the retro ones might get a few to want to play, the chibi style is easier on the eyes and will get more people to actually try out the gameplay and give the game as a whole a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCADAMS Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Assuming I'm allowed to vote on this considering I'm apart of the team now, I'd go with the 'retro' graphics. They're basically what got me and a lot of others interested in the game. Considering that's basically all you had to show for upon getting positive reception, changing that might change peoples interest in the game.I like both styles, but I have to say I like the retro one more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exception Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Chibi-style. There's too many retro-styled games, it's getting rather boring now. Yes, I'm a hypocrite.Plus, when you think about popularity, what with so many people being pro-graphics, having a retro styled game is just begging for a limited audience. Chibi at least extends that, if you choose to still use the NES/Master System/Whatever-you're-using pallete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinSD Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Chibi style forsure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luriok Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I say chibi unless those are the sprite if so stay with retro. Those sprites are stick figures with real heads. If you can make a new version of the sprite ill stay with chibi, but for now I'm switching to the retro style.-Azy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zopto Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 chibi ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Both look fairly easy to sprite for, me being pro chibi…I'd go with....chibi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnPony Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Voted Chibi, but either style will be freaking awesome, wish you luck man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbofile Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 OMG CHIBI, but seriously im in love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00GuthixLord Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'm a pixel fan, man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enruin Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 My, the chibi style is adorable! My vote goes to them. Well done skevsan, great style.However much I love the retro style, I must be honest, I like the chibi more.Very nice. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCream Tuesday Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 … "Retro" even since it isn't.Chibi is ugly and is just a distraction from the game play."OMG another chibi sidescroller!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infuriated Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I'm inclined to say the Chibi style. BUT, If your planning to do paperdoll, the major downside is the fact that everything except the headgear is going to be barely notable. So I'd make some crazy cool headgear to compensate and ride that aesthetic to cash shop town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCADAMS Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Here's some additional stuff I've done in both styles.Retro>! ![](http://i.imgur.com/8KjYU.png)![](http://i.imgur.com/gp7Kf.png)![](http://i.imgur.com/lxbEe.png) Chibi>! ![](http://i.imgur.com/GhQnK.png) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socuine Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hey,definitely go for the Chibi style, definitely. It's an awesome concept and much better than the previous Retro style, don't get me mistaken.. The Retro style was nice, but the Chibi style just beats it. There's more room for detail, more room to play with.My vote goes to the Chibi style.Best regards,Socuine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfie Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Well, since 80% of side-scrolling mmo's is chibi, my vote goes for retro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skevsan Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Hey hey hey now. Before my graphics get bashed any further, haha. When I first noticed jakes game, I thought the retro graphics were amazing. However just as I told him, I felt that they needed to pop a bit more. Something needed to be done to make them stand out, but adding an outline would make it too much like the rotmg style. That's why I took his concept and revamped it a bit. The style is still supposed to have a retro esque, but I felt the big obnoxious heads would make it more interesting. I'd still consider it retro simply because all it is IS just a stick figure. Its a style that I fancy. The emphasis won't be on clothes as much as I would like to see nice looking hats and big ass weapons. Again, its a style. However I am not knocking the retro because my style is based off of it. I wouldn't mind working with whatever. Like I said, this is just something I fancy. I'm fine with either. Whatever the people wanna see, I would just hope I get a bit more of a chance to shine with my graphics before the decision is made. Give me some time… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzmanm Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 The retro style has a simplistic and nostalgic appeal. It is easy to produce and easy to edit.The chibi style has a beautifully unmatched appeal which could easily attract more users. It is obviously harder to produce than the retro style, but it is worth every second you put into it.If I were you, I'd go for the chibi style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irhymer Posted August 15, 2012 Author Share Posted August 15, 2012 Thanks everyone for your input. Yes, dubbing the two styles as "Retro" and "Chibi" isn't exactly accurate, because they are both just their own styles in the end.But I will take all your comments/votes into consideration, and talk it over with the team. Thank you!- Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Don't know why, but I always steer away from the "Chibi" style, I somehow associate them with these horrible Maplestory clones or asian borefests.. I love the retro style personally, Realm of the Mad god has simply graphics for example, but it suits the game perfect and it's good fun to play, and I'm not the only person that sticks around on it. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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